U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, took to the Senate floor to call for all military personnel to receive pay during the shutdown.… MORE
Category Archives: Hometown Military News
10 Illinois soldiers return from Kuwait deployment
Ten Illinois soldiers who are part of the Chicago-based 633rd Theater Gateway Personnel Accountability Team are back home for the holidays after serving overseas for nine months and they’re looking to catch up on lost time with their families.… MORE
Guard program to help families at home while loved ones deploy to Afghanistan
The mission is both abroad and at home for the Illinois National Guard, which is sending off six soldiers to support missions in Afghanistan.… MORE
Parents of Sgt. Rodgers establish fund at IPCF
The parents of Army Ranger Josh Rodgers have established a memorial fund with the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation.… MORE
Caterpillar awarded military contract
A local company will build equipment for the U.S military.… MORE
Remembering Josh Rodgers in pictures
This photo gallery has been created to share the love and laughter of Josh Rodgers, 22, who was killed during a firefight against ISIS insurgents. His parents Kevin and Vondra Rodgers were notified of their son’s death on Wednesday.If you have photos you would like to add to the gallery please send them to Patti@Wjbc.com.An online…… MORE
Hometown Military News: Jan. 6, 2017
Hometown Military News for Jan. 6, 2017:… MORE
Hometown Military News: Dec. 23, 2016
Hometown Military News for Dec. 23, 2016:… MORE
Hometown Military News: Dec. 16, 2016
Hometown Military News for Dec. 16, 2016:… MORE
Kinzinger to send holiday cards to veterans
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is collecting holiday cards for local veterans.… MORE
Blogs
WJBC Voices: Understanding TIF investments
As we near another local election, understanding what a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is and its role in economic development seems unclear to many I talk to.
WJBC Voices: JB the CK
Based on the budget, Pritzker ought to change his initials from J.B. (whatever they stand for) to C.K. (Can Kicker).
WJBC Voices: Raising the minimum wage–is it so traumatic?
Newly-elected Governor J.B. Pritzker has promised to raise the Illinois minimum wage.
WJBC Voices: Is Bloomington-Normal segregated?
Despite our efforts to build a unified and accessible community, Bloomington-Normal and central Illinois did not fare well in a recent special report from Governing magazine.